PM Headlines — 6.10.10

Washington State Patrol trooper Brandy Kessler checks a driver’s registration before issuing her a $124 ticket for driving while talking on a cell phone in South Hill today. A revision of the state law went into effect today making it a primary rather than a secondary offense for using mobile phones and texting while driving. (AP Photo/Tacoma News Tribune, Drew Perine)

• Risch: EPA would tax alarm clock’s ring /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• Spokane jail deputy fired for putting hands down co-worker’s pants /Gill McGinty, KHQ
• Wendy Olson wins quick, unanimous OK as Idaho’s U.S. attorney /Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise
• Spokane’s Kirkpatrick mum after Seattle chief finalist bows out /Rob Kauder, KXLY
• Sandpoint appoints Campbell as new city attorney /Ralph Bartholdt, Bonner County Bee